Hoopeston, Illinois
Hoopeston is a city of 5,034 people in Vermilion County, Illinois, founded in 1871.
Why visit Hoopeston
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Lorraine Theatre, Hoopes-Cunningham Mansion, Hoopeston Carnegie Public Library and McFerren Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 20 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Hoopeston
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hoopeston
Hoopeston () is a city in Grant Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 4,915.
From the Wikipedia article Hoopeston, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Hoopes-Cunningham Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Hoopeston Carnegie Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Carnegie library in Hoopeston, Illinois
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes1
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.2 mi
824 South Dixie Highway
Mo-Th 05:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-24:00; Su 05:30-23:00
History
Hoopeston was laid out in 1871. It was named for Thomas Hoopes, one of the men who offered land for the crossing of two railroads: the Lafayette, Bloomington and Western Railroad and the Chicago, Danville and Vincennes Railroad. The two railroads separated the town into four sections. The latter railroad still exists and is now operated jointly by CSX Transportation and Union Pacific Railroad.
In 1890, Greer College was established in Hoopeston, funded by a gift of $40,000 and 500 acres (2.0 km2) of land from John Greer.
Business and manufacturing in Hoopeston have historically been related to agriculture. In 1875, S. S. McCall established the Illinois Canning Company to can locally grown vegetables, and this was so successful that in 1878 the Hoopeston Canning Company was established, which later became part of Stokely-Van Camp, Inc. In addition, Silgan Can (formerly American Can) had a factory which manufactured the tin cans themselves, and an FMC plant manufactured agricultural machinery. There was also an engine company there until at least 1915, the Hoopeston Gas Engine Company, which catered to agriculture and home use. Hoopeston was also the location of one of several prisoner of war camps housing German soldiers during World War II (see German Prisoner of War Camp, Hoopeston, Illinois); many POWs picked crops for the canneries.
From the History section of Hoopeston, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare1
Map of Hoopeston
22 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 18°F | 2.1 in | 6.5 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 22°F | 2.0 in | 5.2 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 31°F | 2.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 41°F | 4.0 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 55°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 3.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 2.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 24°F | 2.1 in | 5.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hoopeston Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Vermilion County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-11-26: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2002-05-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding (Tornado)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Vermilion Regional Airport (DNV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Rossville 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Danville 22 mi south, about 36 min by car
- Watseka 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Paxton 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
- Williamsport 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
- Kentland 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Attica 25 mi southeast, about 40 min by car
- Tilton 25 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Oakwood 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Rantoul 28 mi southwest, about 45 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hoopeston Illinois farmer tribute, Omnedon, Public domain
- Hoopeston Carnegie Public Library, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hoopes-Cunningham Mansion, Nyttend, Public domain
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